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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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